Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 120, Number 42, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 15 October 1997 — Page 2

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Nappanee Advance News Wednesday, October IS, 1997

Court News... The following eases were handled through the Nappanee City Court. David Widmoyer is the judge. David Scott, charged with check deception, paid total fine and costs of $2,025.50. Aaron Williamson, charged with an expired license plate, paid total fine and costs of $80.50; also charged with driving while license is suspended, paid total fine and costs of $150.50. Hassan Asaedy, charged with speeding 55mph in a 30mph zone, paid total fine and costs of $100.50. Eldon Ralstin, charged with speeding 68mph in a 55mph zone, paid total fine and costs of $88.50. Mark Pike, charged with driving while license is suspended infraction, paid total fine and costs of $100.50. Andrew Felten, charged with disregard for stop sign, paid total • fine and costs of $80.50. Troy Martin, charged with operating, without proof of financial responsibility, paid total fine and costs of $230.50. Tuma Wooley, charged with possession of fictitious license, paid total fine and costs of $85.50; also driving while license is suspended, paid total fine and costs of $60.50; contributing to the delinquency of a minor, paid total fine and costs of $275.50; driving while license is suspended infraction, paid total fine and costs of $85.50; and possession of fictitious license, paid total fine and costs of $175.50. Vernon Chupp, charged with speeding 65mph in 55mph zone, paid total fine and costs of $150.50. Randall Pletcher, charged with speeding 51mph in a 30mph zone, paid total fine and costs of $96.50. Nellie Jones, charged with operating while intoxicated, paid total fine and costs of $575.50. Jesse Schmucker, charged with possession of tobacco by a minor, paid total fine and costs of $100.50.

Two arrested for possession of marijuana An off-duty Nappanee police officer was responsible for the arrest of two men for possession of marijuana, Wednesday, October 8, along SR 19, north of CR4O. Officer Phil Hahn, of the NPD was off duty, and followed a vehicle, observing drug activity inside the vehicle. Gregory A. Miller, 23, 1008 W. Madison St., Plymouth, driver of the car, and a passenger, Steven P. Taylor, 28, 602 Short St., Nappanee, pulled into a Wakarusa convenience store. Hahn radioed dispatch to contact Lt. Todd W. Grove of the Wakarusa Police Department. After the subjects left the store, the two officers made a traffic stop. When confronted with the officers’ information, Miller voluntarily told them he had marijuana in the vehicle. The two were arrested and charged with possession of marijuana. Both bonded out of the Elkhart County Jail on SI,OOO bonds.

Warsaw woman arrested on outstanding warrants

October 9, Nappanee Police Officer Nik Havert observed a teal Geo Metro at the intersection of Jackson and Wabash Streets with an expired license plate. Havert stopped the vehicle at the comer of Wabash and Summit Streets. During a routine driver’s license check it was found that the driver, Theresa Kauffman, had two active warrants for her arrest. One was issued out of Goshen and the other from Glasgo, Kentucky. The charges included driving while license is suspended and non-pay-ment of child support. During the stop Officer Havert also discovered that Kauffman was

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October 8, 5:44p.m. —Leah A. Adams, 2525 West 500 North, Bluffton, transported from the corner of SR 19 and CR1350 to Elkhart General following a moving vehicle accident. October 8, 5:44a.m. —Cole Adams, 2525 W 500 North Bluffton. transported from the corner of Elkhart General following a moving vehicle accident. October 9, 7:13a.m. —Jenetie Hiatt, Lot 153 Meadows, transported from 251 North Main to Elkhart General following a moving vehicle accident. October 10, 9:14a.m. —Wilma Miller, 12660 N 600 W, Nappanee, transported from her address to Elkhart General following a fall. October 10, 5:42p.m. —Sabrina L. Borton, 555 South Elm, trans-

Local "jailbirds" help with MD fundraiser

Eby Auto Sales, Nappanee, is hosting the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s first annual “Lockup” fundraiser, today (Wednesday). Business persons and civic leaders have volunteered to be arrested and raise their “bail,” which will support the local patient services program and research, to find a cure for 40 neuromuscular diseases. 360 Communications has donated the use of cellular phones for the jailbirds, to call friends, family and businesses to help raise their bail. The following businesses have generously provided food and services or gift certificates: Eby Auto Sales, 360 Communications, Pizza Hut, Subway, Arby’s, Martin’s Super Market, WLRX, Nappanee Advance-News, Ron’s Bakery, Burger Dairy Store, Majestic Security and DBS Security. The following persons are “jailbirds,” who will need your help to raise their bail: Nappanee Mayor Larry Thompson; Kim Stickley, Ace Hardware; Paul Harold, Coppes Nappanee Kitchens; Russ Miller, John’s Butcher Shop; Nappanee Police Chief Ray Carich; David Miller, Ayr Cabinet Company; Carol Pezan, Star Staffing Services; Nappanee Fire Chief Don Lehman; Shawn Yoder, Yoder Kitchen Corporation; Dan Poston, Miller Mfg. Corp.; Sandy Toney, Century 21 Landmark Realty Group; Bill Mills, ALCO; Jim Huff, Rapture, Inc.; Ken Yoder, Oaklawn; Nappanee Water Supt. Gale Gerber; Will Wilson, Wilson Assoc.; Jackie Zinkiw, Hunter’s Hideaway; Bonnie Andrew, Health Care Personnel, Elkhart General Hospital; Larry Swank, Sterling Group; Russell McDonald, RAME; Keith Goodman, NBD Bank; Janet Homan, Salem Insurance; Mary Delcamp, Wayside Restaurant; Jack Tobias, Fred’s Flowers, and Nicole Sterling, Therapeutic Massage. Please consider helping these persons to raise their “bail’ and

currently driving while under a suspended license. Theresa M. Kauffman, 30, 1003 East Center Street, Warsaw, was arrested for two outstanding warrants and an additional charge of driving while license is suspended. She was transported to the Elkhart County Detention Facility to await extradition to Glasgow, Kentucky.

FREE IMMUNIZATIONS The Elkhart County Health Department will be offering free immunizations at the First Church of God, 70236 CR7, Nappanee, on Tuesday, November 4, from 10a.m.-2p.m.

ported from her home to South Bend Memorial due to abdominal pain. October 11, 10:26a.m. — Elenore A. Siegel, M-Dee Acres Apartment 11, transported from her home to Elkhart General for medical purposes. October 11, 8:20p.m. Christopher Tomblin, 192 Meadows, transported from his home to Bremen Community following a fall. October 12, 9:11a.m. —Audrey Denman, 1701 North Wood Drive, transported from her home to Elkhart General due to illness. October 12,10:18p.m.—Nathan Miller, 267 Plymouth-Goshen Trail, transported from CRSO, between CR3 and SR 19, to Bremen Community following a moving vehicle accident.

serve a worthy cause. Neighborhood Watch to meet Nappanee Neighborhood Watch Program will meet October 30, 7p.m„ at the Nappanee Emergency Medical Building, located at 301 West Lincoln Street, Nappanee. We thought that since we just finished up drug awareness week, that drugs would be a great topic. This informative meeting should be attended by everyone who shares the same concerns about drugs in Nappanee. The Elkhart County Drug Task Force will be speaking at the meeting. Don’t miss this meeting. Without your participation, crime prevention does not work. Bring a friend to this meeting and prepare to enjoy the presentation. If you have any questions, plase call Dana Hollar at the Nappanee Police Department at 773-4111.

4-H members earn special recognition Over 200 Elkhart County 4-H members were recognized Sunday, October S, at the annual 4-H awards program, for their outstanding 4-H accomplishments. County winners received a medal from the Elkhart County 4-H Club Corporation, and certificates of achievement from the Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce. Following are local winners: Achievement —Heidi Matter, Nappanee, and Elizabeth Hirschy, Wakarusa. Arts & Crafts—Carissa Herr, Nappanee. Beef—Travis George, Wakarusa. Bicycle—Valerie Mast, Nappanee. Consumer Clothing—Heidi Mattern, Nappanee, and Lisa Beehler, Wakarusa. Dairy Feeder Calf—Eric Zell, Nappanee. Llama —Amanda Liechty, Nappanee. Models —Jason Bickel, Nappanee. Rocketry—Renee Jensen, Nappanee. Swine—Heidi Mattern and Sarah Sarber, Nappanee. Ball Corporation Award—Luke Schafer, Nappanee. Wilton Cake Decorating Award—First Place Winner— Hannah Lechlitner, Wakarusa.

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Poetry club meets at library An opportunity to share creative thought in the form of poetry will be available at the Nappanee Public Library at 7p.m. Tuesday, October 21. The Poetry Club, under the leadership of Susie Russell, meets the third Tuesday of every month. Participants will read and critique original works, study various authors and styles of poetry, and explore opportunities for getting works published. For more information, please call the library, 773-7919.

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FIRE PREVENTION WEEK— Students throughout Wa-Nee Community Schools celebrated Fire Prevention Week, October 5-11, with visits from the Nappanee Fire Department. Smokey Stovers visited children in kindergarten through third grade at Woodview Elementary last Wednesday. Fire Chief Don Lehman discussed fire safety tips and procedures. Tracy Newcomer and Tom Anglin gave students a tour of the fire trucks and demonstrated how the pumper fire truck works. (AN photo by Merrie Chapman) r